UK Budget Reaction 🇬🇧 (Livestream)

Jimmy's Jobs of the Future

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Technology, Business, Careers

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🗓️ 26 November 2025

⏱️ 82 minutes

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Summary

In this conversation, Jimmy McLoughlin and Seb Johnson discuss the recent UK budget and its implications for entrepreneurs and startups. They explore the reactions from the Startup Coalition, the significance of changes to EMI and EIS, and the overall sentiment towards supporting the tech community. The discussion highlights the importance of government engagement with entrepreneurs and the need for effective implementation of budget measures to ensure they benefit the startup ecosystem. In this conversation, the speakers discuss the evolving landscape of innovation and government support for tech entrepreneurs in Europe, particularly in the UK. They explore the challenges and opportunities within the tech ecosystem, the importance of building a strong media presence for tech, and the geopolitical implications affecting European tech companies. The discussion also highlights the recent budget announcements and their potential impact on entrepreneurs, emphasizing the need for more accessible funding and support structures. The speakers call for feedback from the entrepreneurial community to shape future policies and ensure that the UK remains a competitive environment for tech innovation. The conversation delves into the challenges faced by entrepreneurs and businesses in the UK, particularly focusing on the impact of government policies, taxation, and cultural attitudes towards entrepreneurship. The speakers discuss the uncertainty in the business environment, the need for better government communication, and the importance of inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs. They analyze the recent budget and its implications for economic growth, emphasizing the need for clarity and support for businesses to thrive. Chapters 00:00 Budget Reactions and Entrepreneurial Impact 08:17 Startup Coalition's Role and Perspectives 12:04 Key Budget Highlights for Startups 17:05 Incentives and Funding for Entrepreneurs 20:20 Future Focus: Non-Compete Agreements and Reviews 29:28 Navigating Innovation and Government Support 32:09 Scaling Europe: Building a Tech Media Powerhouse 35:28 European Nationalism in Tech Entrepreneurship 38:07 Geopolitical Implications for European Tech 39:07 Budget Insights for Entrepreneurs 43:40 The Call for Evidence: A Love Letter to Entrepreneurs 48:08 Reflections on the Budget and Its Impact 53:03 The Mood Music of UK Business and Investment 57:17 The Impact of Policy on Talent Retention 01:00:13 Uncertainty and Its Effects on Entrepreneurs 01:03:44 Government Communication Challenges 01:06:37 Cultural Attitudes Towards Entrepreneurship 01:10:16 Budget Analysis and Economic Choices 01:12:56 Policies for Growth and Business Encouragement 01:18:28 Navigating Taxation and Business Environment ********** Follow us on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimmysjobs Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jimmysjobsofthefuture Twitter / X: https://www.twitter.com/JimmyM Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmy-mcloughlin-obe/ Want to come on the show? [email protected] Sponsor the show or Partner with us: [email protected] Credits: Host / Exec Producer: Jimmy McLoughlin OBE Producer: Sunny Winter https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunnywinter/ Junior Producer: Thuy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Welcome to this special episode of Jimmy's Jobs of the Future. It's a live UK budget reaction.
0:06.7	I'm joined by my co-host for today, Seb Johnson, who is running the brilliant scaling Europe,
0:12.3	and he covers lots about the various fastest growing companies across Europe. And that's what
0:16.9	this episode particularly focuses on today is the entrepreneurship and technology
0:22.3	response to the budget.
0:23.8	So we're joined by Dom Hallis to begin with, the executive founder of the Startup Coalition,
0:29.7	which makes the case for startups across the country and in Westminster and Whitesall,
0:34.2	and we have a deep 25 minute dive of him into all the policies that were announced
0:38.4	that will have a major impact today.
0:40.7	We then joined for her fourth appearance
0:42.6	by Alex DePledge, who has been on the show
0:45.6	a number of times before,
0:47.5	but for the last few months has been advising
0:49.2	Rachel Reeves in the Treasury,
0:51.4	so particularly interesting to get her on
0:53.2	and that she was allowed to do that as well.
0:55.2	We're then joined by Mel Stride and Gareth Davis who make up the shadow treasury team. So
1:00.1	Mel Stride is the shadow chancellor. Came on show earlier this year. Former entrepreneur, really
1:04.9	interesting, obviously calls it a bit of a dog's breakfast. Budget as you might expect him to,
1:09.4	but it was interesting he's already
1:11.0	spotted some wrinkles that might be coming down the track in the next few days that might become
1:15.4	bigger stories and gareth davis as well is one of the newer MPs the MP for grantham which
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